Macro mode example

This is a link to a macro mode shot of crocus I posted in the nature thread.

https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1027931

It is very effective and gives a totally different perspective and look, you would really struggle to get anything like it with a traditional DSLR – the only slight disadvantage is the working distance, which means you need to get up close and personal to use at the wide-angle end. Great for flowers, but not so good when you are trying to sneak up on a bug, where they start to feel you are getting too close…

John Baker wrote in post #12264423
Great for flowers, but not so good when you are trying to sneak up on a bug, where they start to feel you are getting too close…

Yes, nice for flowers, and when you are traveling light without adapter tubes and close-up lenses. However, some creatures will "pose" for you;

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Absolutely. You must use the wide angle perspective.
Still hunting one of those achromats...
The 500D and 250D are unavailable new so the ebay prices are up.
I was bidding on one that eventually went to someone else for 86.
The sigma and raynox are available new. The marumis are out there too.
John, you said the hunt was fun but I didn't think it would be this much fun...

I like that lazy lizard.
I wonder how close you could have gotten before he could be bothered to move.

A harvest mouse will pose for you too - if you are quick enough! Taken through glass with a G11 using camera flash and no added close up lenses.

John

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Of course, I agree that plants are much better behaved!

John

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Some really great work being posted - love the mouse and the tulip... One from me taken earlier in the week.

Thanks for your comments, John. Your shot really is excellent. Did you use a Raynox or other close up lens? I have a Raynox DCR-250 but can never see the screen clearly enough to focus as well as that.

John

I agree with plants being easier. Here's one with my new achromat.

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Johnotford wrote in post #12267514
Thanks for your comments, John. Your shot really is excellent. Did you use a Raynox or other close up lens? I have a Raynox DCR-250 but can never see the screen clearly enough to focus as well as that.
John

Hi John, I did use a close up lens, but it was a +1.6 dioptre, which is not as strong as yours.
It means I have a working distance of around 60cm/23 inches (I will put the imperial measure as well!!) – remember the way to work this out is based at infinity, a close up filter will focus at a fraction of 1 meter/40 inches, so a +1 dioptre filter will focus at 100/1 so 1 meter or 100cm or 40 inches, a +2 is 100/2 so you are down to 50cm/20 inches, a +4 is 100/4 = 20cm/8 inches. The Raynox DCR250 is a high quality product, but it is a +8 which is a lot stronger and means you will have a working distance of around 12cm or 5 inches, which is not a lot. The stronger the filter (e.g. higher the dioptre) the harder it is to use and the less depth of field you will get, I always recommend getting a low dioptre to start, remember you can stack filters so if you have a +1 and a +2 you can add them together to make a +3. The other issue with the stronger filters is that you can end up working in your own light an getting extra light in adds to the challenge…

Maybe we should change the title to Post Your G Macros... !
That dandelion is cool.

John Baker wrote in post #12268390
Hi John, I did use a close up lens, but it was a +1.6 dioptre, which is not as strong as yours.
It means I have a working distance of around 60cm/23 inches (I will put the imperial measure as well!!) – remember the way to work this out is based at infinity, a close up filter will focus at a fraction of 1 meter/40 inches, so a +1 dioptre filter will focus at 100/1 so 1 meter or 100cm or 40 inches, a +2 is 100/2 so you are down to 50cm/20 inches, a +4 is 100/4 = 20cm/8 inches. The Raynox DCR250 is a high quality product, but it is a +8 which is a lot stronger and means you will have a working distance of around 12cm or 5 inches, which is not a lot. The stronger the filter (e.g. higher the dioptre) the harder it is to use and the less depth of field you will get, I always recommend getting a low dioptre to start, remember you can stack filters so if you have a +1 and a +2 you can add them together to make a +3. The other issue with the stronger filters is that you can end up working in your own light an getting extra light in adds to the challenge…

Many thanks for your advice, John.

John

Since we're posting plants... This one is with a 500D

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I've got a Canon 250D 58mm lens, pristine glass, if anyone is interested.

Also have a Raynox DCR-250, can't be told from new & used once or twice, PM me if interested